ceasefire
“We welcome the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as a significant step toward boosting peace, security, and stability in South Asia and across the world,” said the Grand Imam on his Facebook page on Sunday.
During the calls, Minister Abdelatty welcomed the ceasefire agreement announced by India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025. He expressed Egypt’s full support for this significant step and commended both nations for their wise decision, which contributes to de-escalation, fosters calm, and promotes security and stability in the South Asian region.
Rashwan revealed the scale of Egypt's unprecedented efforts to support the Gaza Strip. He stated that Egypt has received 105,000 Palestinians— including the injured, the wounded, and those suffering from chronic illnesses— and has provided them with medical care across approximately 100 Egyptian hospitals.
The UN Humanitarian Spokesperson for Gaza, Olga Cherevko, called for the necessary protection of civilians, especially humanitarian workers.
The Indonesian minister stressed his country's backing to the rights of the Palestinian people, outcomes of the latest Arab Summit, and Egypt's efforts aimed at stabilizing the ceasefire and continuation of negotiations.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty, and High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas discussed Monday over the phone Gaza reconstruction plan.
President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica.
Egypt has long stood as a pivotal mediator in the Middle East, leveraging its strategic position and diplomatic acumen to foster stability in the region.
President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday Crown Prince of Jordan Hussein Bin Abdullah to discuss "the circumstances on the occupied Palestinian territories."
Since the ceasefire was declared on January 19, 2025, and until February 10, 2025, the Gaza Strip has witnessed numerous Israeli violations.
Discussions focused on the importance of fully adhering to the terms of the agreement, particularly in securing housing for displaced families and urgently providing prefabricated houses (caravans), tents, heavy machinery, medical supplies, fuel, and continued humanitarian assistance, as outlined in the agreement.
The minister began a visit to Washington on Sunday.
Minister Abdelatty equally stressed the necessity of a political process that would lead up to establishing a Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967 having as capital Eastern Jerusalem.
The minister began his visit to Washington Sunday by meeting Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, and the Appropriations Subcommittee for State, Foreign Relations and Related Programs.
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Bahrain discussed Thursday in a phone call the outcomes of the former's visit to Manama.
The number of Palestinian victims and injured rose to 47,583 and 111,633, respectively, since October 7, 2023.
Abdelatty further stressed the importance of empowering the Palestinian Authority politically and economically, and assuming its duties in the Gaza Strip as part of the occupied Palestinian territories.
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Turkey held Tuesday consultations in Ankara, addressing bilateral ties and regional issues of joint concern.
The Egyptian side also shed light on the country's role on combating illegal migration.
On the second day of operation at the Rafah border crossing, 25 injured Palestinians crossed into Egypt for medical treatment. On February 1, a total of 37 Palestinian patients—34 children and three adults—along with 39 companions, exited Gaza, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
